SEF-Special Effect Foil

SEF- Special Effect Foil C&C (Cast and Cure)

Cast and Cure (C&C) – The process with SEF -Special Effect Foils
With SEF Cast & Cure films, it is possible to achieve special 3D holographic effects in many different kinds of designs. By the interaction of a UV coating and a SEF C&C film
containing the holographic design, the micro fine structure of the C&C film is being embossed into the surface of an uncured UV coating or varnish and then cured immediately by
UV light.
Thus, the fine microstructure of the SEF C&C film used in the design remains in the surface of the applied and cured UV coating and the C&C film is rewound. There remains no
C&C film on the printed substrate and the C&C film can be reused many times by certain C&C or “C2” modules with accurate winding and thus it is very efficient. C&C can be
applied on coated paper, folding cartons and self-adhesive labels materials and other plastic substrates. The color of the pre-printed surface remains intact.
SEF C&C can be applied to printing inks, on hot stamping foils as well as on cold foil. Thus, the creative possibilities and design options are nearly endless.

Benefits of SEF Cast & Cure (C&C)
• Solid or spot effects are possible
• Applicable on a large range of absorbent and non-absorbent substrates
• Applicable on Sheet-fed offset-, web-fed offset and Flexo-presses
• Excellent Register
• Short make ready times
• Suitable for short and large print runs
• High operating speeds
• Individual, personalized designs can be customized
• Use of security features in SEF-standard designs and custom designs
• Available in a large range of holographic patterns
• No film remains after application on the sheet
• The process is resource-efficient compared to other finishes
• The film can be reused multiple times
• No VOCs / No volatilization
Possible printing processes for the application of Special Effect Foil – SEF Cast & Cure (C&C)
The SEF Cast and Cure effect can be applied in the following processes and machine types with correspondingly equipped C&C or C2 module:

Markets & Applications of SEF Cast & Cure
Cast & Cure can be used for many different kinds of applications and jobs. Since the C&C application is suitable for all kinds of substrates which are also suitable to be UV coated,
“C&C” or “C2” comes in many markets as efficient and young enhancement process in question.
This could be, for example, the following: